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For over 20 years, Abcam has been providing tools the scientific community needs to enable faster breakthroughs in critical areas like cancer, neurological disorders, infectious diseases, and metabolic disorders.
We believe that to continue making progress, we need to work together in new ways. We need your own unique perspective as well as this of our people to make an always greater impact on the world. This community needs people like you: dedicated, agile and above all audacious so we can truly bring progress forward.
Job Description
Reporting to the Director of Business Development, this role will focus on the development and implementation of the in-licensing strategy across both products and technologies.
The ideal candidate will have experience in internal and external stakeholder management, alongside understanding the appropriate agreements to execute Abcam’s in-licensing strategy.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Play a key role in the development and execution of Abcam’s in-licensing strategy, together with other members of the in-licensing team.
- Initiate and build key relationships with external partners (academic, industry, pharmaceutical) worldwide.
- Support the in-licensing team to execute appropriate agreements with these partners to in-license products and technologies that underscore Abcam’s strategic goals.
- Liaise with Portfolio Managers and Product teams to ensure in-licensed products add value to the Abcam catalogue and meet the defined consumer needs.
- Monitor, report, and meet KPI measures and targets for the role.
- Maintain and update progress and agreement information in key databases and salesforce.com
- Manage both internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
- Attend appropriate conferences and networking events to build on network of contacts and promote Abcam as the partner of choice for in-licensing.
- Support other members of the Business Development team as necessary and participate in team meetings and activities as required.
Qualifications
You have a bachelor’s degree in a life science discipline, and previous experience working within the Life Science market. You have the ability to build relationships both internally and externally with key stakeholders to achieve desired results. You can confidently communicate and manage stakeholders at all levels.
You have knowledge of the in-licensing process within either academia or industry. You have an understanding of common agreement structures and the ability to structure agreements in a creative way to the satisfaction of all parties. You have strong attention to detail. You can work across a multi-site team.
If this sounds like you and you’d like to be a part of a fast-paced, growing business with the vision to become the most influential company and best-loved brand in life sciences, please apply now!
Additional Information
We know that when it comes to benefits, no one size fits all. Flexibility and choice matter which is why, in addition to market competitive salaries, we offer you a flexible benefits package which is tailored to your unique needs and support your financial, physical and emotional wellbeing. This includes 18 weeks fully paid maternity leave, 6 weeks fully paid paternity leave as well as highly flexible working and much more. Besides, your development will be integral to your experience here. You will grow alongside other talented minds, in ways you may often find unexpected.
When people come together, incredible things happen. Here you’ll work in a safe environment where you can be who you truly are. We’ll champion and celebrate your uniqueness throughout your journey with us. This is how we excel at partnering with the scientific community no matter the challenge, ultimately helping solve the world’s most critical diseases. Find out more about Diversity & Inclusion at abcam.
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